The salary statistics and trend of crane and tower operators in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare crane and tower operator salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,210 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,310 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,720 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $51,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $53,680 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for crane and tower operators in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) crane and tower operators is $53,680. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,720. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent crane and tower operators is $34,210.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of crane and tower operators in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,720 | 2.44% | 0.86% |
| 2016 | $45,580 | -3.86% | - |
| 2015 | $47,340 | 0.80% | - |
| 2014 | $46,960 | 2.58% | - |
| 2013 | $45,750 | -1.25% | - |
| 2012 | $46,320 | - | - |
The average salaries of crane and tower operators in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of crane and tower operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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